Initial Paramedic Accreditation
To practice the California Paramedic Scope of practice in Contra Costa County, Paramedic Accreditation ("Accreditation") or ("Accreditation to Practice") issued by the Contra Costa County Emergency Medical Services Agency ("CCCEMSA") is required.
Application Documentation Checklist:
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CCCEMSA EMS Orientation Completion Certificate issued within sixty (60) days prior to the application date.
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Government Issued Photo ID.
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Current California Paramedic License.
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American Heart Association ("AHA") Basic Life Support for Prehospital Providers course completion within the recommended renewal dates.
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AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support ("ACLS") course completion within the recommended renewal dates.
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AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support ("PALS") or, American Academy of Pediatrics Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals ("PEPP") course completion recommended renewal dates.
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International Trauma Life Support ("ITLS") or, National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians Trauma Life Support ("PHTLS").
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